About the Scheme
Atal Bhujal Yojana improves groundwater management in over-exploited areas through community participation and data-driven interventions. Budget: ₹6,000 crore (50:50 World Bank and Government of India). Covers 9,000+ gram panchayats in 7 states (Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, UP). December 2020 to March 2025.
Target Beneficiaries: Farmers and communities in 9,000+ over-exploited GPs; 7 water-stressed states
Key Features
- ₹6,000 crore: 50% World Bank loan + 50% Government of India funding
- Covers 9,000+ gram panchayats in 7 water-stressed states
- Community-level Water Security Plans (WSPs) for each GP
- GPWSP (Gram Panchayat Water Security Plan): demand-side management
- Incentive-based: states get additional funds for reducing groundwater extraction
- CGWB (Central Ground Water Board) for technical support and monitoring
- Duration: December 2019 to March 2025 (extended evaluation phase ongoing)